Installation

INSTALLATION




1. Install the lower control arms and install the rear pivot bolts (3).





2. Install the front pivot bolts (2).





3. Support the crossmember on a suitable lifting device.

4. Raise the crossmember into position onto the vehicle.

5. Install the bolts (1 and 2) and align the engine cradle to the marks made during removal.

6. Tighten the bolts to 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.).





7. Position the steering gear back into place and install the bolts (1).

8. Tighten the bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).





9. Position the stabilizer bar (2) back into place and install the bushing bolts (1).

10. Tighten the bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).





11. Position the power steering lines back into place and install the support bracket (2) bolts (1).

12. Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).





13. Connect the lower ball joint stud (6) to the knuckle (3).

14. Install a NEW ball joint stud pinch bolt (4) and nut (5). Tighten the nut to 82 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).





15. Install the fore/aft crossmember (4).





16. Install the front wheels (1).

17. With the full weight of the vehicle on the suspension tighten the front control arm bushing bolts to 123 Nm (91 ft. lbs.)

18. Perform wheel alignment as necessary.





19. Install the rear roll mount (4) and install the three bolts (3) attaching it to the crossmember.

20. Tighten the bolts (3) to 153 Nm (112 ft. lbs.).

21. Install the through bolt (2) and tighten to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).





22. If equipped, install the belly pan.

23. Install the three front screws (4), the three rear screws (2) and push pin fasteners into the center of the belly pan.